How to pronounce Kapsalon

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɑpsaːˌlɔn/. In plain English letters that is KAP-sah-lon, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by marcel coenders, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Kapsalon?

Kapsalon is a street food of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: South Holland. People usually eat it late at night and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato, beef and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory, spicy and rich.

Where Kapsalon comes from

Kapsalon is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map. See all dishes from South Holland.

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